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FACILITY TO FACILITY MAGAZINE
The Winter 2011 issue of Facility to Facility magazine is now available online! You must be a member of the Recreation Facilities of British Columbia to stay informed on what's going on in the industry.
Inside this issue:
- RFABC Educational Opportunities
- 2012 Conference & Trade Show
- RFABC Associates
- Western Facility Operator Master Certificate
- Around the Province
- Recreation Leadership Diploma Program
- Save Big with Innovative Solutions
- Troubleshooting Dolphins and Tiger Shark Pool Vacuums
- Poisoned at the Arena
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Members can download their issue by logging in as usual. We offer the magazine in a PDF version.
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E-NEWS
Coquitlam Leadership Speaker Series with John Furlong (February 2012) More info
Goal of Bauer hockey helmets to reduce concussions (February 2012) More info
Healthy Community Challenge (January 2012) More info
CSA Public and Community Safety Standards Newsletter (January 2012) More info
New grants now available to help cover the cost of adapted sports equipment for people with a disability (Ottawa, January 2012) More info
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lower Mainland Zone Meeting
• February 22 – Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Coquitlam
• More Information. Please call to RSVP.
Coquitlam Leadership Speaker Series with John Furlong
• March 27 - Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
• More Information. Please call to RSVP.
West Kootenay Zone Meeting
• March 29 – Nelson Community Centre
• Contact Todd Wallace at twallace@rdck.bc.ca
Island Zone Meetings
• March 8 – North Cowichan, Evans Ball Fields
• April 19 – Alberni Multiplex, Port Alberni
• May 16 – Conference, Fort St John
• June 7 – Kerry Park, Mill Bay
RFABC Island Zone Forum 2012
• September 27th, 2012
• Island Savings Centre in Duncan
Remember to send us your events. E-Mail the office today!
WESTERN REGIONAL MASTER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
The Western Certificate is a very important step in the development of the Western provincial/territorial Associations. This will enhance the development and growth of the provincial/ territorial Associations for their memberships. It will strengthen the link between the Western provincial/territorial associations and it will show we are the true leaders in educational development for our respective associations.
The files below give the information about the Western Certification program. It costs $50.00 and will ensure that the training you take here in British Columbia is recognized across Western Canada. If you are interested in signing up for the program call the office at 1-877-285-3421 or email the office at info@rfabc.com.
Program Details
Certificate
LEISURE DEVELOPMENT COURSE
From June 6th - 10th in 2012, the 38th year of the Leisure Development Course will take place at the Chilcoot Conference Centre on Silver Star Mountain. Sessions will focus on Developing Personal Leadership; Group Dynamics; Agency & Community Communication; and Creative Fundraising. Read about the 2012 program here, then mark your calendar for June 6th – 10th, 2012. The Course is limited to forty students on a first-come, first served basis, so send your application in early! For more information, contact cnelson48@shaw.ca.
2012 Leisure Development Course Brochure
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Professionals
FROM LANGARA COLLEGE
Complete listing of 2011 Langara College Recreation Leadership student awards More
TWO YEAR RECREATION LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Langara College in Vancouver, BC is now recruiting students for the September 2012 term of the two-year RECREATION LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA PROGRAM. This program could be of interest to grade 12 graduates wishing to pursue a career in the field.
Click here for a copy of their program poster. If you would like further information or could refer potential students from your community to the program, please feel free to contact Vince Kreiser at the College (Phone 604-323-5276), or visit their website at: www.langara.bc.ca/recreation
For information on student scholarships, click here.
LANGARA COLLEGE LAUNCHES
BACHELOR OF RECREATION MANAGEMENT DEGREE
Beginning May 2009, Langara College is offering a Bachelor of Recreation Management (BRM) degree completion program. Recreation diploma graduates are eligible to apply to this two-year full time, six-semester, fully online program that provides the next step toward a management position in community recreation. The BRM can also be completed on a part time basis. For more information visit www.langara.bc.ca/recreation or contact Janet Ready at jready@langara.bc.ca.
